Mammography Technologist
Durham, North Carolina
Duke Regional Hospital

Job Opportunity: Mammography Tech

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Work in a high-volume clinic setting.
• Patient Age Group: Adults and Geriatrics.
• Shift: Monday to Thursday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
• Hours per week: 40 hours.
• Orientation sessions held bi-weekly.
• Scrub color: Hot Pink.
• First-time travelers and local candidates within 75 miles are welcome.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Mammography Technologist license in North Carolina.
• Minimum 1 year of Mammography Technologist experience, including experience within the last year.
• Certifications:

  • ARRT(R) – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiography.
  • ARRT(M) – Mammography certification.
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA certified.

Required Licenses and Verifications

• Valid state license as applicable for Mammography Tech.
• National certification verification from ARRT for Radiography and Mammography.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 90 days of start, including:

  • SSN trace, county, alias, nationwide, sex offender, international (if applicable), and education verification.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 90 days of start.
• Education verification confirming graduation from an accredited Radiologic Sciences program with an AAS or higher.
• OFAC sanctions list check within 30 days of start.
• Pass/fail testing on basic technician knowledge administered at orientation (passing score 80%).
• Competency exam specific to the unit.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Blue Card training provided if not already held.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start (latex allergy acceptable).
• Fit mask (N95 or equivalent) within 12 months of start.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine every 10 years (no exemptions).
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or T-Spot) within 12 months or clear chest X-ray if history of positive PPD.
• Annual TB questionnaire.
• Measles, Mumps, and Rubella immunity via vaccines or positive antibody titers (no exemptions).
• Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination.
• Varicella immunity via 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters required if low/equivocal titers.
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (no exemptions).
• Negative 10-panel drug test including THC within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted).

Documentation and Onboarding

• Two professional references from employment within 12 months of start; at least one must be a supervisor.
• Employment application with 7 years of work history.
• Skills checklist updated annually.
• Facility-specific documents and agreements must be signed prior to start.
• Completion of online orientation modules prior to starting.
• Setup of a facility guest account prior to clearance to access orientation and work systems.

Additional Notes

• Candidates with less than a 30-day gap between previous assignments may have some document requirements waived or accepted on file.
• Candidates must complete competency checklists within 3 weeks after start date.
• Drug testing and immunizations must be current and valid at the time of start.
• Testing and certifications must be verified anew for this assignment; previous verifications are not accepted.

This position is ideal for Mammography Technologists seeking a travel contract with a reputable healthcare facility in North Carolina, offering a structured orientation and support system.